Senior Analyst, Data Center Research

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What this job involves:

We are seeking a Senior Analyst to join our global data center research team. This role will lead North America market coverage while contributing to global insight initiatives. The Senior Analyst will produce market intelligence and thought leadership that supports client advisory and business development across the fast-growing digital infrastructure sector.

 

What your day-to-day will look like:

Research Leadership & Strategy 

• Drive the development and execution of comprehensive research strategies for mature and emerging data center markets across North America.

• Lead primary and secondary research initiatives that position JLL as the definitive source of data center market intelligence.

Market Analysis & Forecasting

• Conduct deep-dive analysis of data center supply, demand, pricing trends, and investment flows.

• Track and analyze market activity across the industry’s leading developers, operators, tenants, and investors.

• Develop sophisticated forecasting models for colocation, hyperscale, on-prem and edge computing segments.

• Monitor regulatory developments, sustainability initiatives, and technological shifts impacting the sector.

Thought Leadership & Publications 

• Author flagship research reports, market outlooks, and articles that establish JLL as a trusted voice in the data center space.

• Present findings at industry conferences, client events, and media briefings.

• Collaborate with global research teams to ensure consistency and leverage international insights.

Client Advisory Support 

• Provide strategic research support for client engagements across capital markets, facility management and occupier services.

• Develop bespoke research deliverables for institutional investors, developers, and technology companies.

• Support pitch presentations and new business development initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement 

• Build and maintain relationships with key industry players including data center operators, cloud service providers, telecommunications companies, and institutional investors.

• Engage with government agencies and industry associations to stay ahead of policy and regulatory developments.

Team Development 

• Collaborate with research analysts and associates across business lines and geographies.

• Contribute to a culture of analytical excellence and innovation.

• Partner with business line leaders to ensure research output aligns with commercial objectives.

 

Desired skills and experience for this job

• Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, real estate, or a related field

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in commercial real estate research, with prior data center sector experience strongly preferred.

• Understanding of data center industry fundamentals (power, cooling, connectivity)  and market dynamics including development activity, major players, and investment trends.

• Familiarity with cloud computing, edge infrastructure, and sustainability considerations shaping sector demand.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication, with experience presenting to clients.

• Strong quantitative skills and proficiency in data visualization.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position:

74,000.00 – 95,000.00 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

On-site –Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, McLean, VA, Phoenix, AZ

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.